Abstract
A case of nonunion of a tibial fracture and traumatic occlusion of the superficial femoral artery is presented. Bone healing and consolidation occurred dramatically after revascularization was performed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Femoral Artery / injuries*
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Femoral Artery / surgery
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Fracture Fixation
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Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
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Fracture Healing*
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Fractures, Open / surgery
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Fractures, Ununited / physiopathology
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Fractures, Ununited / surgery*
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Humans
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Leg / blood supply
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Male
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Saphenous Vein / transplantation
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Tibial Fractures / physiopathology
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Tibial Fractures / surgery*